How do you interpret a will in Florida? What does the Palm Beach judge look for when interpreting a will? Why is the intent of the decedent so important? What was the intent of the person who passed away, and how was that intent expressed in their Florida will? What happens if the decedent did not clearly state his intent in his Florida will?
Is a Palm Beach estate an entity that can be a party to litigation? What happens if you file a lawsuit against a Florida estate itself? If you want to sue your mother’s estate, who do you file the lawsuit against? Probate litigators in Florida know that West Palm Beach estates do not have legal capacity to sue or be sued. A March 8,2017 Second DCA opinion, Spradley v. Spradley, discusses this issue.
The Florida Electronic Wills Act was just vetoed by Governor Scott. This means that, for now, there will be no electronic wills in Florida. However, do you have a regular, written will? Does your will have ink signatures and witnesses? Does it have a self proving affidavit? Do you have a revocable trust?
What are inheritance taxes? What is the federal exempt amount? If I inherit a million dollars from my grandfather in Orlando, will I have to pay estate tax? Does Florida have an estate tax? Orlando trust and estates lawyers know that Florida does not have independent estate or inheritance taxes. However, you should ask your estate planning attorney whether you will still have to pay federal taxes.
On August 22, 2018, Variety reports that Aretha Franklin died without a will. She died in her home in Detroit and the cause of death was cancer. Why does it matter that Franklin died without a will? Who will inherit from her estate? What should her probate lawyers be doing to insure that Franklin’s rightful heirs inherit? Probate lawyers throughout the country know that these are all good questions.
On August 16, 2018, CNN reported that renowned singer Aretha Franklin had passed away. She was 76 years old, and she passed away at her home in Detroit. The cause of death is reported to be cancer. Who will inherit from her estate? Who are her heirs? Did she die with or without a will? Are her assets in a trust? What is in her estate? These are all questions that probate lawyers around the country want to get answers to.
On August 16, 2018, CNN reported that renowned singer Aretha Franklin had passed away. She was 76 years old, and she passed away at her home in Detroit. The cause of death is reported to be cancer. Did she have a will or a proper estate plan in place? Which probate litigation or estate law firm will handle the probate process for her estate? Who will inherit from her estate? Because Franklin did not die in Florida, her estate will probably not be handled by a Florida probate lawyer. Instead, Detroit estate attorneys will be hired to get the beneficiaries of her estate their inheritances.
How do I get my inheritance in Florida? What should I know about the probate process in Florida? If my mom died in West Palm Beach leaving behind a house for me, how do I get ownership of it? Here are three things that John Pankauski, managing partner at Pankauski Hauser, believes you should know about getting your inheritance in Florida:
In Palm Beach probate litigation, what is summary administration? When is summary administration available? Is summary administration the best option? If you are the beneficiary of a small Florida estate, you will want to know about summary administration. Your West Palm Beach trust and estate law firm can discuss the pros and cons of summary administration with you. Summary Administration Florida probate lawyers know that summary administration is a type of probate in Florida. How is it different than the formal Palm Beach probate process? A summary administration does not require that a personal representative, known as an executor in other states, be appointed.In addition, trust and estates lawyers will tell you that summary administration may be less expensive and time consuming than a formal probate proceeding. Can I simply choose summary administration in Florida over a formal probate process?The estate in question has to qualify for summary administration. What does this mean?The decedent must have been dead for more than two years, or the estate must be worth less than $75,000. Is summary administration an available option if the decedent had a Florida will that specifies for a formal probate? No! Want to know more specifics?Click here to read the relevant Florida Statutes regarding small Florida estates.In addition, you should talk to a Florida probate lawyer.
A February 8, 2017 New York Times article states that only 42% of American adults have a will. This data was taken from a survey that was published on Caring.com. Why do less than half of American adults have an estate plan?